Today’s photo shows the gear mesh of a gear and pinion drive, the mechanism that causes a rotary drum to rotate. The face of the teeth here are worn, an indication that the gear should be replaced, or they may break off. In most cases, replacement …
Bulk solids processing is perhaps the most fundamental aspect of modern industry. Each and every day, bulk solids are handled and processed by the ton to convert mined ores into refined metals, produce market-ready products from raw materials, and so much more – all to …
This week’s photo highlights a girth gear run-out procedure in action. A black strap (pictured) is mounted along the gear’s teeth. A dial indicator follows the strap’s path, and measures the tip of the teeth along the strap. This procedure reveals the amount of wear …
Pugmill mixers are a type of continuous mixer used throughout several industries to accomplish agglomeration, mixing, and conditioning of bulk solids. They have become a critical processing device in a number of industrial settings, granulating organic materials, conditioning sludge and ash by-products for disposal, and …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Sand Dryers Optimize Product for Industrial Use Sand Dryers Optimize Product for Industrial Use looks at the role of drying in producing …
The copper industry is under increasing pressure to manage concentrates with a high content of arsenic. Arsenic-laden concentrates have always been an issue for the industry, but as complex ore bodies increase and environmental regulations tighten, the problem is mounting at a time when demand …
The FEECO pin mixer offers a preventive approach to managing coal dust. Despite efforts to move away from fossil fuels, coal is still an important energy source and will likely continue to remain so well into the future. Unfortunately, with coal comes coal dust – …
The pin mixer is a horizontal, medium-shear industrial mixer used in a wide variety of settings. It is most well known for its ability to densify and de-dust; from chemical processing to energy production, it is the equipment of choice when pelletizing or agglomerating ultra-fine …
Bentonite clay, with its extraordinary properties, is one of the most important clay minerals in modern industry. The clay has become a mainstay not only in the products industries and consumers rely on, but the processes as well, lending its diverse qualities to each and …
Pelletizing on a pan pelletizer requires the help of a binding agent to achieve agglomeration. This is accomplished through the use of a spray system. The binding agent, and the way it is dispersed, plays a role in successful agglomeration. The following variables should be …